some argue his support for israel is inadequate. in 2008 - hagel broke ranks with other republicans to support obama. his path to nomination could be rocky. also monday the president nominated john brennan - his chief counter-terrorism adviser to be the new c-i-a boss. he's had an office in the west wing - and the ear of the president. >> he is one of the hardest public servants i have ever seen. >> catherine: his choice is also not without some controversy. brennan was a candidate for cia director 4 years ago - contention when critics slammed his involvement in bush-era interrogations. and he's been accused of helping to manipulate leaks to boost the administrations national security credentials. at that news conference today.it was bay area native and outgoing defense secretary leon panetta who got a laugh.when he talked about returning to his walnut farm. >> >> "my family.and my walnut farm.a different set of nuts." (laughter) >> pam: secretary of state hillary clinton went back to work today. and she has some extra protection ag